Ivory Coast achieved independence in 1960 and has experienced political instability including a coup in 1999 and civil wars between 2002-2007 and 2010-2011. It has since adopted a new constitution in 2000. Ivory Coast has seen strong economic growth in recent years at 8.5% in 2016, making it Africa's fastest growing economy, though nearly half the population still lives in poverty. The economy is booming with growth estimated at 9% in 2015 due to infrastructure investment and a return to stability and peace after past civil conflicts.

1. Ivory Coast
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3. Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast achieved independence in 1960,
led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who ruled
the country until 1993. The country
maintained close political and economic
association with its West African neighbors
while at the same time maintaining close
ties to the West, especially France. Since the
end of Houphouët-Boigny's rule in 1993,
Ivory Coast has experienced one coup d'état,
in 1999, and two religion-grounded civil
wars. The first took place between 2002 and
2007[11] and the second during 2010-2011.
As a result, in 2000, the country adopted a
new Constitution

4. Foreign relations
• In Africa, Ivorian diplomacy favors step-by-step economic and political cooperation. In 1959, Ivory Coast formed
the Council of the Entente with Dahomey (Benin), Upper Volta (Burkina Faso), Niger and Togo; in 1965, the African
and Malagasy Common Organization (OCAM); in 1972, the Economic Community of West Africa (CEAO). The last
mentioned organisation changing to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1975. A
founding member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and then of the African Union in 2000, Ivory
Coast defends respect for state sovereignty and peaceful cooperation between African countries. Worldwide,
Ivorian diplomacy is committed to fair economic and trade relations, including the fair the trade of agricultural
products and the promotion of peaceful relations with all countries. Ivory Coast thus maintains diplomatic
relations with international organizations and countries all around the world. In particular, it has signed United
Nations treaties such as the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the 1967 Protocol, and the 1969
Convention Governing Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa. Ivory Coast maintains diplomatic relations
with countries all around the world, and is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, African Union, La
Francophonie, Latin Union, Economic Community of West African States and South Atlantic Peace and
Cooperation Zone.
• Ivory Coast have also partnered with various nations within the Sub-Saharan region in strengthening water and
sanitation infrastructure. This has been done mainly with the help of organizations such as UNICEF and Nestle.[65]
• In 2015, the United Nations engineered the Sustainable Development Goals, replacing the Millennium
Development Goals. The goals focus on health, education, poverty, hunger, climate change, water sanitation, and
hygiene. A major focus was clean water and salinisation. Experts working on this field have designed the WASH
concept. WASH focuses on safe drinkable water, hygiene, and proper sanitation. The group has had a major impact
on the sub-Saharan region of Africa, particularly the Ivory Coast. By 2030, they plan to have universal and equal
access to safe and affordable drinking water.[66]
• Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_Coast

5. The great recent growth
• (CNN)Following many years of political turmoil and civil conflict,
business is back - and booming - in the Ivory Coast.
• This prosperous West African country is Africa's fastest growing
economy in 2016, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The country's phenomenal growth rate of 8.5 percent greatly contrasts
with the rest of sub-Saharan Africa which has only seen three percent
growth.
• But not every Ivorian is reaping the rewards. While the economy
powers ahead, many citizens have been left behind, with the World
Bank estimating that nearly half of the population still lives in poverty.
• Despite the reality for many on the ground, the IMF predicts the
country's GDP will increase by an average of 7.4 percent between 2017
and 2020.
• Source:http://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/26/africa/marketplace-africa-ivory-coast-economy/

7. Some additional economic data
• Ivory Coast GDP Annual Growth Rate at 8.20 percent
• Ivory Coast Current Account at -125.40 CFA Franc Billion
• Ivory Coast Retail Sales YoY at 3.30 percent
• Ivory Coast Capacity Utilization at 61.40 percent
• Ivory Coast Government Spending at 2073474306.67 CFA Thousand
• Ivory Coast Employed Persons at 7644539.00
• Ivory Coast Unemployed Persons at 426225.00
• Ivory Coast Money Supply M0 at 2847212.20 XOF Million
• Ivory Coast Leading Economic Index at 5.50 percent
• Ivory Coast Inflation Rate at 1.50 percent
• Ivory Coast Industrial Production at -1.10 percent
• Ivory Coast Corruption Index at 34.00 Points
• Ivory Coast Interest Rate at 4.50 percent
• Ivory Coast Food Inflation at 2.40 percent
• Ivory Coast Loans To Private Sector at 4494170.00 XOF Million
• Cote D Ivoire GDP Constant Prices at 13812721915.96 XOF THO
• Cote D Ivoire Imports at 6167.70 XOF Billion
• Ivory Coast Corruption Rank at 108.00
• Ivory Coast GDP per capita at 1496.24 USD
• Ivory Coast GDP per capita PPP at 3300.07 USD
• Source:http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ivory-coast/indicators

8. Booming economy
• The economy is booming – growth is estimated at 9% for 2015 –
and foreign money can be seen in the new malls and hotels
springing up in the economic capital, Abidjan. Ouattara, a former
official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has spent billions
of dollarsrebuilding roads and railways.
• “There is a new vibe, you have a middle class that is gradually
emerging … We have invested a lot in infrastructure,” says Cissé
during a trip to London. He added that a return to violence was
simply not an option. “Ivorians know what the price of peace is.
They went through big issues when we had the trouble in 2010. No
one wants to go there again … Every Ivorian wants their kids to go
to school.
• Source:https://www.theguardian.com/global-
development/2016/mar/07/ivory-coast-entice-investors-stability-
growth-infrastructure